New Acquisitions 2006 – 2010

20 November 2010 – 23 January 2011

Kjarvalsstaðir

Donations and purchases of artwork have brought about the major part of the 800 works which have been added to the collection of the Reykjavik Art Museum in the last five years. A part of the new acquisitions will be presented in view of the purpose of the exhibition, which is in part to be a reminder of the importance of developing and preserve the museum‘s collection. The enormous collection that has come about in the last five years is divided in the way that purchased works count for 270, art donations 495 and donations by inheritance 35. The works are by 94 different artist but Erró‘s donation is the largest by far, counting 366 works in total. Other large donations are works by Brian Griffin and Mel Ramos. Curated by Hafthor Yngvason.

North GalleryWhy collect artworks? An educational, family-oriented open workshop in the North Gallery in conjunction with the New Acquisitions’ exhibition. Groups are welcome but need to make reservations in advance by e-mail: fraedsludeild@reykjavik.is.